Ratings Associate, Corporate Finance

at  Moodys

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a relevant field or recent graduates with relevant intern experience.
• Undergraduate degree required with graduate/second-level degree (Masters, MBA, etc.) preferred
• Accounting knowledge with a strong focus on financial analysis (e.g. through coursework, CFA or equivalent, or relevant work experience is preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks accordingly
• Some understanding of fixed income markets and/or credit knowledge is preferred

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Economic research or relevant credit research experience preferred
• Financial/statistical research capabilities
  Job ID 4299

HOW DOES A DAY OF A RATINGS ASSOCIATE LOOKS LIKE? (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Support senior analysts in credit analysis related to ratings, research and outreach activities.
• Monitor credit quality and issuer and/or portfolio trends by following market developments, analyzing issuer reporting, and engaging with issuers directly for follow-up clarification and information.
• Interpret and analyze relevant financial data and other credit inputs.
• Contribute to research strategy, including idea generation and preliminary drafting.
• Attend investor briefings and issuer meetings as required and support preparation of discussion materials.
• Operate applicable ratings and research systems and use relevant applications.
• Provide clear, concise and constructive guidance in the delegation of work to supporting teams.